The Co-op news and analysis – Page 6
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NewsCo-op sets new sustainability and social targets aligned to credit facilities
It aims to reduce carbon emissions across the supply chain, with two-thirds of suppliers enrolled in the Science Based Targets initiative by end of 2025
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NewsBird Bros launches white shell gold yolk premium egg range
The White Gold SKU is made of free-range, premium egg product characterised by its white shell and golden yolk
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NewsRed Tractor chair Tacon to stand down after Co-op board appointment
Tacon said juggling both roles could exacerbate a lack of trust in Red Tractor following controversy over its Greener Farms Commitment scheme
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Comment & OpinionCo-op’s expansion programme is a sign of market recovery
Co-op is embarking on a genuine acquisition and expansion programme and it comes off the back of a clever strategy, says Richard Curry, partner and head of retail at Rapleys
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NewsChannel Islands Co-op tackles food waste in tie up with app Kitche
Data collected through the project suggested users were wasting 2.6% of their food, compared with a national average of 16%
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NewsCo-op introduces white egg range to support 100% free-range offer
The retailer will now sell both white and brown eggs after extending its supply base
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NewsCo-op has weeks to engage in settlement talks over £450m legal claim to avoid trial
The claim centres around the £500m sale of nearly 500 former Somerfield stores in 2015
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NewsCo-op hires Rachel Hargreaves from Lidl to bolster property team
At the Co-op she will take up the newly created role of director of property, development and estates
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NewsBerry volumes higher this early in the season then previous years, growers say
Volumes of early glasshouse crops compared with previous years are higher thanks to more steady pricing of energy and other inputs
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NewsCo-op to boost renewable energy source with new solar farm deal
Under the 15-year agreement, the convenience retailer will take the entire electricity output produced from 19,000 solar panels at the nine-megawatt site
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NewsThe Vegetarian Butcher enters fish alternative market with cod SKU
The plant-based brand has launched its Cod Almighty SKU into Sainsbury’s, Co-op and Ocado
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NewsUK grocers lead the way in WWF’s sustainable palm oil ranking
Sainsbury’s and M&S jumped to the top spots alongside Waitrose and Co-op
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NewsCampaign group lodges CMA complaint over ‘false’ salmon farming claims
Scamon Scotland claimed Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Lidl, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Tesco had displayed false claims over fish farming
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NewsCity snapshot: Membership growth boosts sales and profits at Co-op
The Co-op moved back into operating profit last year as strong membership growth and increased like-for-like food sales boosted performance at the group
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NewsCo-op ditches Thai coconut milk supplier over monkey labour concerns
Co-op’s own-label coconut milk is now sourced from Sri Lanka
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NewsThis launches plant-based chicken shawarma
The new product is primarily made of soya and fava bean protein, with a blend of spices
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket basket size grows as inflation slows
Shoppers have been encouraged to put more in their baskets as inflation eased back to more manageable levels, according to the latest market data released this morning. Plus, full-year results from Hilton Food Group with a turnaround in seafood helping boost profits
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Analysis & FeaturesThe best foodie pranks brands pulled this April Fool’s Day
Grocery brands have taken it upon themselves to develop more elaborate pranks than ever in a bid to boost their presence online and get people talking
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NewsCo-op net zero goals validated by Science Based Targets initiative
The targets are in line with what the latest climate science deems necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement
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NewsCentral Co-op kicks off trial with Rustlers food-to-go microwave unit
The Rustlers range costs £2.95 per product and takes two minutes to prepare on average